# Brazil coffee sector development and research > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-coffee-sector-development-and-research > Updated: 2026-10-20T00:28:41.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Brazilian coffee sector is seeing increased institutional support through new associations and technical research partnerships. In Rio Grande do Norte, the launch of the Association of Coffee Producers of the Serra de Santana (Acafes) and the creation of the ‘Grupo de Estudos Cafés RN’—a cooperation between Sebrae-RN and the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid (UFERSA)—aim to connect students with producers to study coffee adaptation to semi-arid conditions. In Acre, the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) and Embrapa are discussing technical cooperation to strengthen production in the Juruá Valley, including the potential establishment of an Embrapa demonstration unit for high-productivity coffee clones. Additionally, a digital platform for biological inputs (bioinsumos) has been launched by Biotrop, the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), and Embrapii to provide specialized information on managing pests, diseases, and sustainable cultivation strategies. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Brazil advances coffee sector through technical partnerships and bio-input platforms Brazilian institutions are enhancing coffee cultivation through new technical cooperation in the Juruá Valley and the launch of a free digital platform for biological inputs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-advances-coffee-sector-through-technical-partnerships-and-bio-input-platforms ### 2026-10-16: Rio Grande do Norte coffee sector sees new association and research partnership At the Festa do Boi in Rio Grande do Norte, new initiatives for the coffee sector were launched, including the state's first coffee producers' association and a research partnership between Sebrae-RN and UFERSA 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-norte-coffee-sector-sees-new-association-and-research-partnership --- Cite as: Brazil coffee sector development and research. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-coffee-sector-development-and-research